Academic Affairs

We are a systemwide resource for academic excellence in research, teaching and public service.

The Office of the Provost builds on the energy and academic strength of UC’s campuses to enhance the system’s educational impact. We help recruit and retain outstanding professors and provide them with the support they need to succeed. We promote excellence through programs that help prepare, recruit and support undergraduate, graduate and professional students. We manage programs that help position UC and California as engines of economic, social and cultural development. And we ensure that UC remains on the cutting edge of innovation in teaching and learning by supporting new academic initiatives.

Maintains UC's admissions process and portal, oversees student financial aid policies throughout the system and works closely with community colleges and high schools on courses and criteria for admission to UC.